We are overjoyed that you have chosen to join our SVF Family. Whether you've recently been baptized, transferred your membership to SVF, or become a regular attendee and volunteer, we warmly welcome you. We are eager to get to know you better and partner with you in spreading the gospel both in our community and around the world.
At Son Valley Fellowship, we believe in growing our faith, building a loving community, and sharing the hope of Jesus with everyone. As it says in Romans 15:7, "Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God."
Our fellowship is a place of acceptance, vulnerability, and mutual support. We submit ourselves first and foremost to Jesus Christ and trust that as He fills our hearts and minds with His love, we can be a living testament to His life-changing gospel. As it is written in John 13:34-35, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
We strive to be a safe and welcoming space for every individual to fellowship, learn, and grow together. It is not our mission to change anyone's beliefs, appearance, or lifestyle—that transformative work belongs to the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ alone. No matter where you are in your walk with Jesus, it is always our intention that you find acceptance and love at Son Valley Fellowship, as reflected in 1 Peter 4:8, "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly."
Included in this welcome packet are the essentials about who Son Valley Fellowship is and how we operate as a church family. Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Pastor, staff, or Leadership team.
Welcome and God Bless,
Son Valley Leadership Team
Son Valley Leadership Team
Our Mission
To invite and encourage those around us to discover a genuine relationship with God together.
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12
Our Vision
To be a community where the love of Jesus heals hearts and changes lives.
And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. Matthew 9:35
Our Vision
Community: We value a unified community of faith brought together by a shared vision and mission. (1 Corinthians 1:10)
Acceptance: We value our differences, understanding that we are each uniquely created and unconditionally loved by God. (John 13:35)
Relationship: We value not only a healthy and loving relationship with God, but also with each other; with our church; and with our community around us. (Colossians 3:14)
Growth: We value growth, supporting each other in each individual journey with God, appreciating the need to grow at your own pace. (2 Peter 3:18)
When we gather as a church community, we do not come with a personal agenda to change those who fellowship with us. Instead, we come as our unique selves to be transformed by Jesus. We walk together, hand in hand, through these changes—with no judgment or condemnation. Each one of us is called to lift others up, as fellow followers of Christ and part of the SVF family. We stand shoulder to shoulder, always as equals, in our shared need for salvation and restoration. We create a safe and welcoming space for everyone, where genuine friendships can flourish. To truly answer Jesus' call to love one another, we must build these friendships with no other agenda than to love each other as CHRIST LOVED US.
Together, as a team, we hold each other accountable to the commandment of love. May you be lifted up as you join us on this journey of restoration.
DO'S
DON'TS
-Do welcome and accept others to come as they are, with open hearts and minds (John 6:37)
- Don't make judgements based on appearance, lifestyle, or beliefs (Matt 7:1)
- Do create a safe space to build relationships that can be authentic and vulnerable (Thess. 5:11)
-Don't build relationships rooted in selfishness or based on hidden motives (Phil. 2:3)
- Do focus on loving each other and nurturing our shared love for Jesus Christ (John 13:34)
- Don't let differences divide us and become barriers in relationship (Gal. 3:28)
- Do handle conflicts with grace and privacy, seek resolution directly and kindly (Matt. 18:15)
- Don't gossip and speak negatively about others (Eph. 4:29)
- Do get involved and serve, contributing your gifts and talents for the Lord (1 Pet. 4:10)
- Don't be complacent to let others do the work of the church (Matt. 9:37)
- Do pray, spiritually grow, and work together to spread the good news of Jesus Christ (Eph. 4:3)
-Don't push ahead with your own agenda and disregard others in our community (James 1:19)
- Do forgive and be kind and compassionate to one another (Eph. 4:32)
- Don't hold grudges that grow resentment with one another (Heb. 12:15)
Protect one another and our visitors- Should you experience or observe interactions in opposition to SVF’s guidelines and have made an attempt to resolve the matter (as noted above), please reach out to our Pastor, Staff and Leadership Team for additional support.
THE BIBLE
The Bible is the Word of God, written by human authors through divine inspiration by the Holy Spirit. In the Bible, God has given us the knowledge necessary for salvation. It is the complete and accurate testimony of His character.
(Ps. 119:105; Prov. 30:5, 6; Isa. 8:20; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim 3:16,17; Heb.4:12; 2 Pet. 1:20, 21.)
(Ps. 119:105; Prov. 30:5, 6; Isa. 8:20; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim 3:16,17; Heb.4:12; 2 Pet. 1:20, 21.)
THE TRINITY
There is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who exist in unity of three Persons. Each member of the Trinity serves different functions, having equal power and authority.
(Gen. 1:26; Deut. 6:4; Isa. 6:8; Matt. 28:19; John 3:16 2 Cor. 1:21, 22; 13:14; Eph. 4:4-6; 1 Peter 1:2.)
(Gen. 1:26; Deut. 6:4; Isa. 6:8; Matt. 28:19; John 3:16 2 Cor. 1:21, 22; 13:14; Eph. 4:4-6; 1 Peter 1:2.)
THE FATHER
God is the Creator and Sustainer of all creation. He is just and holy, merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and filled with love and faithfulness. The qualities and powers exhibited in the Son and the Holy Spirit are also those of the Father.
(Gen. 1:1; Deut. 4:35; Ps. 110:1, 4; John 3:16; 14:9; 1 Cor. 15:28; 1 Tim. 1:17; 1 John 4:8; Rev. 4:11.)
(Gen. 1:1; Deut. 4:35; Ps. 110:1, 4; John 3:16; 14:9; 1 Cor. 15:28; 1 Tim. 1:17; 1 John 4:8; Rev. 4:11.)
THE SON
Jesus is fully human but, at the same time, fully God. He suffered and died voluntarily on the cross for our sins and was raised from the dead. Through Jesus the character of God is revealed. His life, death, and resurrection, has given us an example by which to live, and the hope of eternal life.
(Isa. 53:4-6; Dan. 9:25-27; Luke 1:35; John 1:1-3, 14; 5:22; 10:30; 14:1-3, 9, 13; Rom. 6:23; 1 Cor. 15:3, 4; 2 Cor. 3:18; 5:17-19; Phil. 2:5-11; Col. 1:15-19; Heb. 2:9- 18; 8:1, 2.)
(Isa. 53:4-6; Dan. 9:25-27; Luke 1:35; John 1:1-3, 14; 5:22; 10:30; 14:1-3, 9, 13; Rom. 6:23; 1 Cor. 15:3, 4; 2 Cor. 3:18; 5:17-19; Phil. 2:5-11; Col. 1:15-19; Heb. 2:9- 18; 8:1, 2.)
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit guides, renews and transforms us into the image of God. The Holy Spirit extends spiritual gifts to all believers, convicts us of sin, and leads us to Christ.
(Gen. 1:1, 2; 2 Sam. 23:2; Ps. 51:11; Isa. 61:1; Luke 1:35; 4:18; John 14:16-18, 26; 15:26; 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; 5:3; 10:38; Rom. 5:5; 1 Cor. 12:7-11; 2 Cor. 3:18; 2 Peter 1:21.)
(Gen. 1:1, 2; 2 Sam. 23:2; Ps. 51:11; Isa. 61:1; Luke 1:35; 4:18; John 14:16-18, 26; 15:26; 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; 5:3; 10:38; Rom. 5:5; 1 Cor. 12:7-11; 2 Cor. 3:18; 2 Peter 1:21.)
SALVATION
The death of Jesus has provided life to whoever believes in Him. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ. We are not capable of saving ourselves, therefore nothing we do can earn our salvation; it is a free gift, given to us by a good and loving God.
(Gen. 3:15; Isa. 45:22; 53; Jer. 31:31-34; Ezek. 33:11; 36:25-27; Hab. 2:4; Mark 9:23, 24; John 3:3-8, 16; 16:8; Rom. 3:21-26; 8:1-4, 14-17; 5:6-10; 10:17; 12:2; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Gal. 1:4; 3:13, 14, 26; 4:4-7; Eph. 2:4-10; Col. 1:13, 14; Titus 3:3-7; Heb. 8:7-12; 1 Peter 1:23; 2:21, 22; 2 Peter 1:3, 4; Rev. 13:8.)
(Gen. 3:15; Isa. 45:22; 53; Jer. 31:31-34; Ezek. 33:11; 36:25-27; Hab. 2:4; Mark 9:23, 24; John 3:3-8, 16; 16:8; Rom. 3:21-26; 8:1-4, 14-17; 5:6-10; 10:17; 12:2; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Gal. 1:4; 3:13, 14, 26; 4:4-7; Eph. 2:4-10; Col. 1:13, 14; Titus 3:3-7; Heb. 8:7-12; 1 Peter 1:23; 2:21, 22; 2 Peter 1:3, 4; Rev. 13:8.)
THE CHURCH
The church is a community of believers who join together for worship, fellowship, and celebration. The church is committed to the teachings of Jesus, obeying His commands, and bringing hope and healing to the world.
(Gen. 12:1-3; Exod. 19:3-7; Matt. 16:13-20; 18:18; 28:19, 20; Acts 2:38-42; 7:38; 1 Cor. 1:2; Eph. 1:22, 23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11; 5:23-27; Col. 1:17, 18; 1 Peter 2:9.)
(Gen. 12:1-3; Exod. 19:3-7; Matt. 16:13-20; 18:18; 28:19, 20; Acts 2:38-42; 7:38; 1 Cor. 1:2; Eph. 1:22, 23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11; 5:23-27; Col. 1:17, 18; 1 Peter 2:9.)
BAPTISM
By baptism through immersion in water we demonstrate our desire to be a follower of Jesus. Baptism is a symbol of our commitment to Christ, the forgiveness of our sins, and our reception of the Holy Spirit.
(Matt. 28:19, 20; Acts 2:38; 16:30-33; 22:16; Rom. 6:1-6; Gal. 3:27; Col. 2:12, 13.)
(Matt. 28:19, 20; Acts 2:38; 16:30-33; 22:16; Rom. 6:1-6; Gal. 3:27; Col. 2:12, 13.)
DEATH AND RESURRECTION
God will grant eternal life to all who believe in him. Salvation is determined by our response to Jesus' offer of salvation. When Jesus returns, the resurrected righteous and the living righteous will be caught up to meet the Lord. Until the day Jesus returns, death is an unconscious state for all people.
(Job 19:25-27; Ps. 146:3, 4; Eccl. 9:5, 6, 10; Dan. 12:2, 13; Isa. 25:8; John 5:28, 29; 11:11-14; Rom. 6:23; 16; 1 Cor. 15:51-54; Col. 3:4; 1 Thess. 4:13-17; 1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 20:1-10.)
(Job 19:25-27; Ps. 146:3, 4; Eccl. 9:5, 6, 10; Dan. 12:2, 13; Isa. 25:8; John 5:28, 29; 11:11-14; Rom. 6:23; 16; 1 Cor. 15:51-54; Col. 3:4; 1 Thess. 4:13-17; 1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 20:1-10.)
THE SABBATH
After creating the world in six days, God rested on the seventh day. As demonstrated by the life and teachings of Jesus, the Sabbath was given to us for a day of rest and recharging, a foretaste of our eternal future in God’s kingdom.
(Gen. 2:1-3; Exod. 20:8-11; 31:13-17; Lev. 23:32; Deut. 5:12-15; Isa. 56:5, 6; 58:13, 14; Ezek. 20:12, 20; Matt. 12:1-12; Mark 1:32; Luke 4:16; Heb. 4:1-11.)
(Gen. 2:1-3; Exod. 20:8-11; 31:13-17; Lev. 23:32; Deut. 5:12-15; Isa. 56:5, 6; 58:13, 14; Ezek. 20:12, 20; Matt. 12:1-12; Mark 1:32; Luke 4:16; Heb. 4:1-11.)
LEAD PASTOR
Gerry Nessman (Serves : Speaker, Kid's Time Storyteller)
TECHNICAL AND DIGITAL OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Sabrina Boring (Serves : Worship Team Leader, Musician, Vocalist, Technician)
WORSHIP PROGRAM AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR/ CHURCH CLERK
Brandee Massey (Serves : Worship Team Leader, Musician, Vocalist, Kid’s Time Storyteller)
TREASURER
Doug Massey
LEADERSHIP CHAIR
Brad Negrych (Serves : Musician)
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS
Autumn McRorie (Serves : Worship Team Leader, Musician, Vocalist, Bible Troopers Leader/Teacher)
Carina Lalonde (Serves : Point Person, Kid's Time Storyteller)
Chris Soloduka (Serves : Addiction Life Group Leader, Camera Technician)
Dave Rogers (Serves : Camera Technician)
Lynn Wirtz (Serves : Point Person, Greeter)
Terry Fraser (Serves: Men of Faith Ministry Leader, Son Crew)
Tammy Durand (Serves: Family Services Leader, Greeter, Bible Troopers Teacher)
Carina Lalonde (Serves : Point Person, Kid's Time Storyteller)
Chris Soloduka (Serves : Addiction Life Group Leader, Camera Technician)
Dave Rogers (Serves : Camera Technician)
Lynn Wirtz (Serves : Point Person, Greeter)
Terry Fraser (Serves: Men of Faith Ministry Leader, Son Crew)
Tammy Durand (Serves: Family Services Leader, Greeter, Bible Troopers Teacher)
MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS
FAMILY SERVICES MINISTRY- Tyler and Tammy Durand
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY- Monica Schrader
MEN'S MINISTRY (Men of Faith) - Terry Fraser
WOMEN'S MINISTRY - Kathy Helfenbein
TECHNICAL MINISTRY - Sabrina Boring and Chad Penner
SOUND MINISTRY - Dale Massey
WEE TOTS MINISTRY (0-6) - Eliana Pop
BIBLE TROOPERS MINISTRY (7-12) - Autumn McRorie
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY- Monica Schrader
MEN'S MINISTRY (Men of Faith) - Terry Fraser
WOMEN'S MINISTRY - Kathy Helfenbein
TECHNICAL MINISTRY - Sabrina Boring and Chad Penner
SOUND MINISTRY - Dale Massey
WEE TOTS MINISTRY (0-6) - Eliana Pop
BIBLE TROOPERS MINISTRY (7-12) - Autumn McRorie
ADDRESS
2100 Gordon Dr. Kelowna, BC, V1Y 3J3
2100 Gordon Dr. Kelowna, BC, V1Y 3J3